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Vroma — Beans | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Vroma
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow 1 inch deep after last frost date, once soil reaches 60°F minimum

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular—1 to 1.5 inches per week; consistent moisture preferred
Soil: Well-drained loam with organic matter; pH 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6 inches
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light brown seeds; green pods
Size: 6 1/2-7"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet, creamy texture when cooked as fresh shell bean; tender without starchiness of dried beans

In the kitchen

Fresh shell beans for stews, risotto, soups; dried beans for long-term storage and cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Bean beetles, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	—	—	June – August	October – September
3	—	—	June – July	September – October
4	—	—	June – July	September – October
5	—	—	May – June	August – October
6	—	—	May – June	August – October
7	—	—	April – June	August – September
8	—	—	April – May	July – September
9	—	—	March – April	June – August
10	—	—	February – April	June – July
11	—	—	January – March	May – June
12	—	—	January – March	May – June
13	—	—	January – March	May – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

MarigoldRepels bean beetles, aphids, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack beans

CornProvides natural support structure for climbing beans in three sisters planting

SquashGround cover reduces weeds and retains soil moisture for bean roots

CarrotsLoose soil and attract beneficial insects without competing for nitrogen

NasturtiumTrap crop for aphids and bean beetles, also repels cucumber beetles

Summer SavoryImproves bean flavor and growth while deterring bean beetles

RadishQuick harvest frees space and may deter bean root fly

Avoid

OnionInhibits bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root secretions

SunflowerAllelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

FennelStrong allelopathic effects stunt bean growth and reduce yields

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.97
Fat (g): 0.275
Carbohydrate (g): 7.41
Fibre (g): 3.01
Vitamin K (µg): 43.9
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.121
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.652
Magnesium (mg): 28.2
Phosphorus (mg): 41.2
Potassium (mg): 290
Zinc (mg): 0.35

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Vroma

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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